Eucharist

noun

Eu·​cha·​rist ˈyü-k(ə-)rəst 

1

: communion sense 2a

2

Christian Science : spiritual communion with God

eucharistic

ˌyü-kə-ˈri-stik 

adjective often capitalized

Examples of Eucharist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Market Square parade was followed by services held at the church, which included the Blessing of the Palms and Holy Eucharist service. —Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025

Meanwhile, the evening bulletin said the pope has resumed some of his work activities in the afternoon, after receiving the Eucharist in the afternoon. —Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 24 Feb. 2025

On Wednesday, the pontiff spent time following spiritual exercises in the Vatican, receiving the Eucharist, praying and completing physical therapy. —Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025

Francis received the Eucharist on Saturday morning, the Vatican said, and then prayed in the chapel of his private apartment. —Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English eukarist, from Anglo-French eukariste, from Late Latin eucharistia, from Greek, Eucharist, gratitude, from eucharistos grateful, from eu- + charizesthai to show favor, from charis favor, grace, gratitude; akin to Greek chairein to rejoice — more at yearn

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Eucharist

• the Eucharist

Kids Definition

Eucharist

noun

Eu·​cha·​rist ˈyü-k(ə-)rəst 

: communion sense 1a

eucharistic

ˌyü-kə-ˈris-tik 

adjective often capitalized

Etymology

derived from Greek eucharistia "Eucharist, gratitude," from eu- "good" and charizesthai "to show favor or gratitude"